Name: MPCA Turf grass Maintenance Certification Training
Start: 2023-03-29T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-03-29T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Dakota County Western Service Center

MPCA Turf grass Maintenance Certification Training

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The MPCA Turf grass Maintenance Certification Training focuses on best management practices for lawn/turf care and maintenance.

Dakota County Western Service Center

This MPCA Turf grass Maintenance Certification Training is hosted by Dakota County and Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization.The summer turf grass maintenance training focuses on best management practices (BMPs) for lawn/turf care maintenance that can save you money while protecting our valued lakes and streams. R﻿egistration closesWho should participate?<ul><li>Private/public park</li><li>Cemetery, city and/or school grounds maintenance professionals</li><li>Property managers writing contracts</li><li>Turf care product distributors</li></ul>Topics covered:<ul><li>Environmental impacts of common turf BMPs to surface &amp; groundwater</li><li>Life cycle of turf/weeds &amp; appropriate control practices</li><li>Soil testing, fertilizer selection/application</li><li>Pesticide application tips</li><li>Equipment calibration and maintenance</li><li>Efficient &amp; effective irrigation</li><li>Equipment calibration &amp; improved mowing techniques</li><li>Legal issues </li><li>In-field reference materials</li></ul>Take the test at the end of training to get certified and be listed on the<a href="https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-training" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/summer-turf-grass-maintenance-training" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MPCA Turfgrass training webpage</a><a href="https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-training" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>. Certificates are sent to Minnesota participants only and are valid for 5 years.Lunch will be provided during this 5-5.5 hour training . Training questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us.Funding for these trainings is provided by Dakota County, Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization and MPCA Smart Salting Training Program through the Clean Water Fund.

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